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Orchard Road Restaurants
Where and What to Eat in Orchard Road
Being the island’s foremost retail hub and hotel belt, Orchard Road is equally renowned for its dining scene. From 24-hour fast food takeaways and cafes to posh-nosh outlets, there’s a wide slew of dining options to cater to weary shoppers.
Nearly every shopping mall in this retail haven has its own dedicated food court, hotels are home to many fine dining restaurants, and every other option in between can be found to suit all budgets and diets. Not far from Orchard Road is the Newton Food Centre, a legendary culinary spot.
Akashi Japanese Restaurant
Regular patrons will agree that the original outlet on Tanglin (formerly at Tanglin Shopping Centre) is the best, but the service and food at the other outlets are still highly commendable. The menu is comprehensive – from fresh sashimi and sushi, well-prepared side dishes (stand outs include grilled mackerel, braised pork belly and sweet potato tempura) to soba and udon noodles, and bento sets. The lunch sets in particular are good value for money. Read More...
Location: 290 Orchard Road, Paragon #B1-01/02Tel: +65 6735 8887
Location: 1 Tanglin Road, Orchard Parade Hotel, #01-01A
Tel: +65 6732 4438
Bodega Y Tapas
Bodega Y Tapas is the genuine article located directly on Orchard Road. Enjoy authentic Spanish tapas and the drink of your choice whether it be an ice-cold brew, Spanish wine or a cocktail. Dine here with friends and make it an occasion!
Opening Hours: 12:00 – 01:00 (last order 23.30)Location: 442 Orchard Road #01-29 Orchard Hotel Singapore 238879
Tel: +65 6735 3476
Canele
Canele is a delightful café and pastry shop offering superbly done pastries and cakes, as well as a bistro-style menu featuring salads, soups, stews and pastas. Also on the menu are sweet and savoury crepes, and homemade ice-creams in unusual flavours such as rose petal and Earl Grey. It has gained a good reputation for its macaroons and chocolate truffles.
Location: 1 Scotts Road #01-01ATel: +65 6738 9020
Location: 290 Orchard Road, #B1-25
Tel: +65 6733 8893
Crystal Jade Restaurants
The Crystal Jade Group has garnered a reputation for quality Chinese cuisine covering fine dining, family, specialty and casual dining. Its repertoire includes Teochew, Cantonese, Shanghainese and Hong Kong cuisine, and it is specially favoured for its dim sum.
Location: 391 Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City #04-19; #04-27Tel: +65 6735 2388; +65 6238 1661
Location: 290 Orchard Road, Paragon #05-22
Tel: +65 6734 6866
Location: 68 Orchard Road, Plaza Singapura #02-32
Tel: +65 6336 2833
Din Tai Fung
Come dinnertime or the weekend, you’re likely to be welcomed with a queue at this Taiwanese stalwart. The xiao long bao (steamed pork dumplings) alone are worth the wait, and other stellar dishes include fried rice with shrimps or pork chop, drunken chicken, braised beef noodles, and vegetable and pork wonton soup.
Location: 435 Orchard Road, Wisma Atria #02-48Tel: +65 6732 1383
Location: 290 Orchard Road, Paragon #B1-03
Tel: +65 6836 8336
Location: 313 Orchard Road, 313@Somerset #B2-01/02/03
Tel: +65 6509 6696
Esmirada
Situated in Orchard Hotel, this well-established Mediterranean restaurant serves authentic cuisine and features warm service and interiors. Portions are generous and specialties include meat skewers, seafood paella and cous cous. Dine al fresco on the comfortable patio, or enjoy the music and a glass of wine at the bar.
Location: 442 Orchard Road #01-29 Orchard Hotel SingaporeTel: +65 6735 3476
Heaven’s Loft
For a laid-back atmosphere and a lovely view of Orchard Road, head to this restaurant-cafe concept brought to you by Ben & Jerry’s. Besides the ice-cream counter, there’s an adjoining cafe and balcony area serving bar bites, western cuisine and fancy desserts. The balcony has live music in the evenings, and you can take in the view of Orchard from eight floors up.
Location: 181 Orchard Road, Orchard Central #08-01/02Tel: +65 6884 9505
Iggy’s
Named The Miele Guide Asia’s Number One Restaurant (2010/2011) and number 27 on the San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, Iggy’s is well known for its exceptional food using the best seasonal ingredients. Expect to pay $85++ for the lunch tasting menu or $250++ for dinner, and a meal incorporating tastes from Europe, Asia and Australia.
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 12:00 - 13:30 (Lunch), Mon-Sun 19:00 - 21:30 (Dinner)Location: 581 Orchard Road, Hilton Hotel Singapore, Level 3
MRT: Orchard
Tel: +65 6732 2234
Ippudo
Ramen lovers rejoiced when this famous outfit from Japan opened its doors at the Mandarin Gallery. Particularly popular with the after-work crowd, most come for the hearty ramen in tonkatsu broth – choose from three original recipes and add a variety of toppings such as egg, chashu pork, spring onion, nori and red pickled ginger. Desserts like the cherry blossom ice-cream and frozen sake sherbet are also worth trying.
Location: 333A Orchard Road, Mandarin Gallery #04-02/04Tel: +65 6235 2797
Les Amis
Since opening its doors in 1994, this classy French restaurant has reached institution status. The interiors evoke an air of old-school elegance, with mahogany-coloured wood, crystal chandeliers and leather chairs setting the tone for a refined evening, while the menu showcases a contemporary take on French cuisine. Choose from either the table d'hôte or degustation menu, with optional wine pairing. The cellar stocks some 2,000 labels, mostly from the Old World.
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 12:00 - 14:00 (lunch), 19:00 - 21:30 (dinner)Location: 1 Scotts Road
MRT: Orchard
Tel: +65 6733 2225
Marché
Craving for European fare or the Swiss favourite, rösti? Head to this popular market-style food court, which after a few years’ absence, is back with a branch on Orchard Road. Besides the rösti station, other popular stalls include pasta, pizza, savoury and sweet crepes, rotisserie and, of course, dessert. Great for families or big groups that can’t agree on one type of food.
Location: 313 Orchard Road, 313@Somerset, Level 1Tel: +65 6834 4041
PS Café
The two outlets of PS Café on Orchard are situated away from the hustle and bustle; the branch at Palais in particular is a great refuge from the heat or the hordes. Go for a leisurely brunch or sinful afternoon tea – although the prices are a little high, portions are generous and quality ingredients are used. The menu features comfort foods such as lasagna, soup and sandwiches as well as Asian-tinged dishes like the tandoori club and miso cod. Be sure to save room for dessert – there’s a wide selection of scrumptious cakes, pies, puddings and crumbles.
Location: 390 Orchard Road, Palais Renaissance, Level 2Tel: +65 9834 8232
Location: 290 Orchard Road, Paragon, Level 3
Tel: +65 9297 7008/6735 6765
Shimbashi Soba
For freshly made soba, head to Shimbashi Soba, where the Japanese chefs prepare the fragrant organic buckwheat noodles by hand daily. The lunch and afternoon tea sets are good value for money, and look out for monthly soba promotions available only at the Orchard branch.
Location: 290 Orchard Road, Paragon #B1-41Tel: +65 6735 9882
Soup Restaurant
With branches in the heartland, the financial district and the downtown area, Soup Restaurant is known for its Chinese cuisine prepared in a home-cooked style. Popular dishes include the Samsui ginger chicken, double-boiled scallop soup and tofu prawn.
Location: 290 Orchard Road, Paragon #B1-07Tel: +65 6333 6228
Tambuah Mas
For over 25 years, Tambuah Mas has been serving authentic home-style Indonesian cuisine from Padang, Sulawesi and Java. Must-tries include the tahu telor (tofu fried in egg), beef rendang (braised spicy beef), soto ayam (chicken soup) and satay.
Location: 290 Orchard Road, Paragon #B1-44Tel: +65 6733 2220
Location: 19 Tanglin Road, Tanglin Shopping Centre #04-10/13
Tel: +65 6733 3333
TCC (The Connoisseur Concerto)
With over 30 outlets (seven on Orchard Road alone), this local café chain prides itself on its top-quality coffee and laid-back ambience. Along with its extensive coffee and specialty drinks menu, TCC also serves decent snacks and meals – from soups and salads to pastas, stews and vegetarian options. The International Building outlet is open 24 hours, and the branch at Peranakan Place is open till 00:30 Sunday to Thursday (02:30 on Fridays and Saturdays) – perfect for a late-night bite.
Location: 360 Orchard Road, International Building #01-01Tel: +65 6732 3696
Location: 182 Orchard Road, Peranakan Place
Tel: +65 6735 2688
Location: 176 Orchard Road, Centrepoint #01-102/103/104
Tel: +65 6732 9854
Thai Express
This chain serves reliable Thai food and you can expect friendly service and reasonable prices. Share appetisers such as fish cakes and mango salad, then tuck into Thai laksa, soup noodles, green curry chicken or yellow ginger chicken rice. There are good vegetarian options as well, such as tofu curry and vegetarian pad thai.
Location: 260 Orchard Road, The Heeren #05-10Tel: +65 6734 3771
Location: 68 Orchard Road, Plaza Singapura #03-24
Tel: +65 6734 3771






